Poem Work

We began the period watching a model poem reading to inspire students to work on their poems over break. After some work time, we wrapped up the period with some ideas for working on their poems over the vacation.

Work Time

TPCASTT Intro & Work Time

Today we practiced TPCASTT poem analysis and then students had time to continue their annotations and start the TPCASTT of their own poem.

Analysis Practice & Annotation Time

Annotation Practice & Poem Choosing Time

Poetic Terms Introduction

Today, Mr. Madsen lead most periods through an introduction to poetic terms. Here is the slideshow which includes an exit ticket at the end.

Poetry Out Loud Begins

Today we started our Poetry Out Loud project. Slides and handouts are at our class page. Students should be choosing two poems they'd like to study and perform from this website.

Personal Narratives Due Today

Reflection & Revision

Show, Don't Tell

Today we did a bit of practice with showing language and students had most of the period to work. We're in IT 103 again tomorrow.

Narrative Day 1 and 2

Tuesday, after wrapping up our Q2 goals, students started on personal narrative planning sheets, which they should have finished for homework.

Wednesday, we practiced hooks and how to begin, and students started typing their essay drafts. Handouts, etc. are at our class page.

First draft due Friday. Final draft due Tuesday 11/12.

Q1 Reflection & Goal Setting

After getting new seats, we spent most of the period thinking about Q1 grades and getting ready to do some goal-setting for Q2.